U.S. Army tests black hawk–launched drone that finds its own targets

U.S. Army pilots demonstrated a new “hunter‑killer” capability on August 31, when an H‑60M Black Hawk launched an Anduril Altius‑700 loitering munition during Project Convergence Capstone 6. The test showed the drone autonomously locating a target, relaying data to the helicopter and other aircraft, and striking the target without human intervention. The Army said the exercise is part of a broader effort to integrate autonomous systems into joint force operations and enhance battlefield situational awareness.

New footage from August 31 shows a U.S. Army H-60M Black Hawk launching an Anduril Altius-700 loitering munition during Project Convergence Capstone 6. The test demonstrated a “hunter-killer” team capable of autonomously locating a target, sharing data across the formation and carrying out a strike. The Army said the test is part of efforts to...